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              -  Special Guaranty in Employee and Spouse Annuities 
              -                   Reporting Events To The RRB              

## Topics

-  How The Special Guaranty Affects Your Annuity 
-  Who Can Be Included In The Family Group 
-  Applying For Your Special Guaranty Increase 
-  Items That Affect Your Special Guaranty Increase 
-  Reporting Events To The RRB 

 

**Work Performed By You Or Another Family Member**

The RRB will receive an annual report of your non-railroad earnings from a tape match with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

You should report your earnings or the earnings of another family member included in the Special Guaranty when:
                        - The employment begins or ends to provide timely adjustment of your annuity;
                        - The employment is not covered under the Social Security Act (SS Act); or
                        - You or the family member will earn substantially more or less than was earned in the previous year.

**Social Security Benefits**

Whenever you or another family member files for or receives social security benefits, notify the RRB immediately. Failure to report social security benefits could result in an overpayment.

**Student Change In School Attendance**

Notify the nearest office of the RRB immediately when students are included in the Special Guaranty and any of the following events occur:
                        - Students change schools;
                        - Students complete the requirements for a secondary school diploma;
                        - Students reduce school attendance to less than full-time or less than 20 hours per week;
                        - Students stop attending school and do not intend to resume full-time attendance within the next four months; or
                        - Students start attending school that will be paid for by an employer.

**Other Events To Report For Your Spouse**

If your spouse is included in the Special Guaranty computation, report to the RRB if:
                        - Your marriage is terminated by death or divorce; or,
                        - The spouse entitlement is based on child-in-care and the child leaves your spouse's care and custody; or,
                        - Your spouse files for or receives a public service pension from any governmental agency or the amount of a spouse public service pension changes.

**Other Events To Report For Your Children**

If any of your children or grandchildren are included in the Special Guaranty computation, report to the RRB if:
                        - Any child marries, dies, is adopted, or enters military service;
                        - A step-child is no longer dependent on you; or,
                        - A disabled child recovers from the disability.

**How To Report An Event**

You can locate the nearest RRB office by calling 1-877-772-5772 or by visiting RRB field office where you can also send a secure message.

When you report an event, be sure to include all of the following:
                        - Your railroad retirement claim number;
                        - Your name and, when applicable, the family member's name;
                        - Your daytime telephone number;
                        - A clear explanation of what event you are reporting;
                        - The exact date (month, day, year) of the event; and,
                        - If you are reporting work, the name of the employer and the estimated earnings for the year.

When reporting a change of address, also include the new address, the old address and the date that you will start receiving mail at the new address.

**Office Hours**

If you wish, you may also call or visit your nearest RRB office. Most RRB offices are open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you plan on visiting an RRB office, please call for an appointment so that we can better serve you.

   

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								Last updated: 03/10/2021